This year I just couldn't get into The Holiday Spirit I'm thankful that my family understands do to personal family issues. So my son and I decided to give instead on focusing on the obvious. We decided to give things away to shelters. My father has passed away and I remember him saying holidays would always made him sad because it reminded him of his parents that were no longer here. Well, that was part of my issue. I refuse to let those feeling control me, I rather focus on the great things I remembered about my dad. We wanted to make others who my have been feeling sad about their situations feel better, and why not from a stranger, so we did. I figure sometimes everything is just not about me and my feelings. Other people have things going on too and often times things are worse.

We called a few places and although a few places were really rude to my surprise we chose some we thought were fitting to the things we had to give. It was so rewarding. I love showing (not just telling ) my son how to do the things important in life. We made bags with goodies and things needed for the shelter for those with disabilities. What was one of the best thing for me other than sharing was I'd bought some really pretty huge Christmas ornaments a few years ago and had no idea what to do with them because they had initials on them. Well, they came in handy because we called and got the names so they could add them on their tree. Wasn't that awesome!

We did consider decorating the bags but running short on time we didn't, I was very pleased how everything turned out.

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Tip of the day!!!Did you ever stop to realize that dance can help a complexed day turn well? Although I love music and would rather listen to it than dance, if I'm singing a song it can remind me of something sad or not so great eras in my life but if you dance...well, it's simply impossible to dance while being upset. (I've never seen a mad dance) so If you are having a day that's not the best. DANCE even if it's a HOLY one. Take over your day and dance the stress away!!!!!!